Rehearsal information for
Ein deutsches Requiem
Johannes Brahms
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Starting March 7
ALL singers in-person at Trinity Episcopal (from 7-9:15) *German pronunciation lessons (optional) will be held each Monday from 6:30-7:00. Here are some practice links which may be helpful: Word for word translation This is considered by many to be the "best" recording of the Requiem: https://youtu.be/bugzbO3G2Q0 Soprano: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra Chorus Master : Reinhold Schmid Conductor: Otto Klemperer Recorded in 1961 This is a more recent and also highly regarded (but quite different) performance by SERAPHIC FIRE Movement 1: https://youtu.be/17UabpjY1jw Movement 2: https://youtu.be/msvwB43Drog Movement 3: https://youtu.be/dOE-7igizLw Movement 4: https://youtu.be/mdv-THHvEWg Movement 5: https://youtu.be/MHAw4x5F_Bw Movement 6: https://youtu.be/8Rr0ItW5qCA Movement 7: https://youtu.be/n2HcrACLJg8 NOTE: There may be errors in the practice materials linked below, so use these as guides only! Pronunciation Guide Pronunciation with IPA Pronunciation video Cyber Bass Practice Tracks Chord Perfect Practice Tracks READ THIS |
REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Unless otherwise noted, rehearsals are at Trinity Episcopal Church (St. Helens Sanctuary) Monday, March 7, 7:00-9:15 Monday, March 14, 7:00-9:15 Monday, March 21, 7:00-9:15 Monday, March 28, 7:00-9:15 The following rehearsals are mandatory: Monday, April 4, 7:00-9:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church Friday, April 8 at 7:00 PM - dress rehearsal at the Unitarian Church Concert 1 is Sunday, April 10 at 4:00 PM Concert 2 is Monday, April 11 at 7:00 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 3
Sing with Trinity Episcopal Church Choir Meet at 8:45 for rehearsal Service begins at 10:00 Trinity Episcopal Church allows Mastersingers to rehearse on their campus for a very nominal fee. To show our appreciation, we occasionally offer music for a Sunday service. We are looking for 16 Mastersingers to join the Trinity Choir on Sunday, April 3...please let me know if you are available. Thank you!! CLICK HERE to download the music. |
SOPRANOS
Emily Boynton Sloane Earl Rebecca Emerson Sara Fallico Cathy Hendricks Stephanie Hutto Amanda Jessup Leanna Leyes Heather Reichert Gina Rosbrook Marilyn Sterbick Samantha Winter |
ALTOS
Emma Benson Susan Butler Audrey Clark Joie Cook Judith Corwin Stefanie De Gruyter Lisa Flexner Shelley Maurice-Maier Sue Peringer Valerie Pitts Bevalee Runner Summer Sears Austin Skelton Jan Tuckerman |
TENORS
John Lawson Thomas Moore Sandra Ringer Steven Runner Brandon Salas Scott Schroeder Jonathan Short Gwynn Villegas |
BASSES
Scott Abrams Robert Anderson Paul Andrews Bill Brisson Patrick Donnelly Pete Emerson Bruce Jessup Richard Llewellyn Bryan Senner Steve Simmonds Jon Thompson Jeff White |